sphinx moth
sphinx moth · sphinx moths
A moth of the family SphingidaeA moth of the family Sphingidae; a hawk moth.
Meaning
1 sensesA moth of the family Sphingidae; a hawk moth.
More definitions
- any of various moths with long narrow forewings capable of powerful flight and hovering over flowers to feed
Forms
plural: sphinx moths| Singular | sphinx moth |
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regular
Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- any of various moths with long narrow forewings capable of powerful flight and hovering over flowers to feed:hawkmothhawk mothsphingidhummingbird moth